As U.S. Gas Prices Rise, Pep Boys Offers Tips to Help Customers Improve the Fuel Efficiency of Their Cars.Business Editors/Automotive Writers PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2004 As gas prices are reaching $2 per gallon or more in some regions, consumers are looking to improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. The Pep (1) (Packet Exchange Protocol) A Xerox protocol used internally by NetWare to transport internal Netware NCP commands (NetWare Core Protocols). It uses PEP and IPX for this purpose. Application programs use SPX and IPX. Boys--Manny, Moe and Jack (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :PBY PBY US Navy medium to heavy twin amphibious aircraft used for maritime patrol, water bomber, and search and rescue ) would like to remind drivers that there are ways to keep vehicles in top shape and get the best gas mileage Noun 1. gas mileage - the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned fuel consumption rate, gasoline mileage, mileage ratio - the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient) possible. "Sometimes the simplest things can make a difference," said Bruce Chidsey, vice president of service operations for Pep Boys. "It is important for vehicles to be maintained properly so they run efficiently, especially in times like these when the price of a gallon of gas continues to increase dramatically." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Chidsey, the following checklist should help drivers make their vehicles as fuel efficient as possible: -- Maintenance - Probably the biggest waste of gas is an inefficient engine. A rough running engine consumes more gas than a properly maintained engine. Tune up your engine for a better running, more gas-efficient engine. -- Tire Pressure - Under- or over-inflation of tires can lead to decreased fuel mileage and improper wear, shorting the life of the tires. Consumers should consult their owner's manuals for the recommended tire pressure and check their tires regularly with a tire pressure gauge pressure gauge Instrument for measuring the condition of a fluid (liquid or gas) that is specified by the force the fluid would apply, when at rest, to a unit area, such as pounds per square inch (psi) or pascals (Pa). . -- Air Filters - Dirty air filters can cause engines to run at less than peak efficiency. Regular visual checks of the air filter can show if it needs replacing and the owner's manual will suggest appropriate replacement intervals. -- Oil - Changing your oil regularly and using the correct viscosity is important because neglected oil maintenance and oils with higher than specified viscosity have greater resistance to the moving parts Moving parts are the components of a device that undergo continuous or frequent motion, most commonly rotation. "Parts" only include the mechanical components which does not include fuel, or any other gas or liquid. of the engine, which use more gas. -- Driving Style - Quick starts and aggressive driving can use more fuel than a smooth steady acceleration. Following the speed limits and adjusting driving styles can save gas. -- Extended Idling Time - Unnecessary idling of the engine will cause excessive fuel use, so avoid keeping the car running "while you run in to the store for a minute." -- Alignment - Improper alignment of both the front and rear wheels and suspension decreases ease of steering, shortens tire life, increases road vibrations and drag, resulting in decreased fuel economy. Maintain alignment regularly for optimum results. -- Gas Caps - Ensure that your gas cap is in good shape, properly closed and locked to avoid leakage. Customers can also take Pep Boys' Gas Mileage Quiz on pepboys.com (click on the "Learning Center" link in the left-hand menu). About Pep Boys Pep Boys has 595 stores and over 6,000 service bays in 36 states and Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. . Along with its vehicle repair and maintenance capabilities, the company also serves the commercial auto parts Auto parts are components of automobiles. They mainly are, in alphabetic order (only car specific articles or articles with car section):
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